Simulation Operations Specialist-Simulation Center CHIPS

Market Range: 07

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Under the direction of the Director of Operations, Technology and Business Development, the Simulation Operations Specialist is responsible for the technical operations of the campus-wide simulation center (CHIPS). This position will set up, operate, and maintain the vast array of simulation technology (e.g., task trainers, low and high-fidelity manikins, software management systems, and audiovisual systems).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or equivalent in a health-related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of experience performing comparable duties and responsibilities described above; OR Associate's Degree and three (3) years of related work experience; OR a combination of education and related work experience to equal five (5) years. (Experience supporting simulation operations, experience/degree in engineering, or experience/degree in human factors is preferred).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of relevant information technology including software and hardware used to run a simulation center.
• Ability to cross-train and support operational staff.
• Skill in coordinating and managing complex schedules, calendars, activities, and events.
• Strong presentation and communication skills required.
• Strong critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends.

• Plans and implements simulation events.
• Collaborates with the course director to ensure scenario programming (e.g., AV system, manikin, etc.), coordination of scheduling and internal resources, and comprehensive event documentation.
• Facilitates the use, operations, and audiovisual capture of various simulation modalities including task trainers, manikins, and standardized patients.
• Identifies and adheres to best practices for simulation operations specialists, including certification as an operations specialist.
• Edits and archives media generated from simulation events and debriefs including photographs, videos, etc.
• Expands the field of healthcare simulation; networks and collaborates with other healthcare simulation programs.
• Serves as an ambassador of UT Health Science Center simulation program in local, regional, and national simulation venues/settings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Plans and implements simulation events.
• Collaborates with the course director to ensure scenario programming (e.g., AV system, manikin, etc.), coordination of scheduling and internal resources, and comprehensive event documentation.
• Facilitates the use, operations, and audiovisual capture of various simulation modalities including task trainers, manikins, and standardized patients.
• Identifies and adheres to best practices for simulation operations specialists, including certification as an operations specialist.
• Edits and archives media generated from simulation events and debriefs including photographs, videos, etc.
• Expands the field of healthcare simulation; networks and collaborates with other healthcare simulation programs.
• Serves as an ambassador of UT Health Science Center simulation program in local, regional, and national simulation venues/settings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.